By DeVry University
September 12, 2022
7 min read
September 12, 2022
7 min read
Category 1
Category 1 codes correspond to procedures or services. For example, a surgical procedure would fall under Category 1. The codes within this category range from 00100 to 99499. These numeric codes are then further ordered into individual subcategories based on anatomy and procedure type.
Category 2
Category 2 codes are supplemental codes that are attached to a Category 1 code and are used specifically for performance measurement. These codes are alphanumeric, making it easier to attach them to existing Category 1 codes.
Category 3
Category 3 codes are used to represent new and emerging technologies, procedures and services. They are primarily used for data collection, assessment and procedures that do not yet meet the criteria for a Category 1 code.
Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) codes
PLA codes are a recent addition to the CPT codes. In a way, they are similar to Category 3 codes but are specifically for services and technologies that may belong to either a single care facility, doctor or laboratory, or that may be marketed to multiple labs that are approved by the FDA.
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